Episode 1492

#1492. The Casino Of Death

Cake & Cookies. The Robb & Katie Show

January 1, 2016 · 1 hr 22 min

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When you go through the loss of a loved one, you have many different layers.

And ultimately, something happens that you just, in my family at least, you have to laugh at.

Because if you don't laugh, you cry.

And it's just...

It's a great release.

Yes.

There was a...

You know, there were times that it can be in the service that's coming up on Saturday of this week.

I understand that.

It's the way my family rolls.

We have had elderly people in my family since I was a young boy.

I've been going to wakes and funerals.

And, well, I did when I was real little.

And then I kind of was the no-show at a lot of them.

Right.

I think subconsciously, I don't like to be a part of these things.

It's also easy to say, I can't get the time off from work.

Well, in my case, during the old days, it was actually the truth.

No, no, no.

And I agree because you really felt that pressure of, I can't leave.

Right, right.

And you know what?

For young people out there, if you're in your 20s, in your early 30s, I will tell you this.

Fight that.

Because ultimately, if I look back and regret certain things, it's because I didn't avail myself of my family at the time when they needed me.

You've dedicated yourself to the mission in uniform. Now it's time to master the next one. At American Military University, you'll find affordable, flexible online programs built for those who serve. For over 30 years, tens of thousands of service members and veterans have trusted AMU to provide the support and resources to help them succeed. It's time to master the next mission at AMU. Visit amu.apus.edu. Everyone knows winter is the real mess maker. You don't need WeatherTech floor liners for summer. Unless you hit the beach and half the beach ends up back in your car, or the campsite dirt ends up in your trunk. Then you'd want a cargo liner. Or a road trip goes sideways, lemonade spills, ketchup goes rogue, ice cream drips. Yeah, you'd be pretty happy about those WeatherTech seat protectors. So just to be clear as the mud you're inevitably going to step in this summer, you don't need WeatherTech. Unless you plan on doing summer. Visit weathertech.com today. Mike O'Mara Radio Entertainment. Before we begin the show, a quick reminder to please take our survey. Just visit MikeO'MaraShow.com and click the banner that says survey. It only takes a few moments. It's anonymous. It helps us out a lot. Thank you. And now, the show. Available on demand every day in iTunes and the Google Play Store and around the world on MikeO'MaraShow.com. What more can we do for you? It's the Mike O'Mara Show. Greetings, one and all. Happy Tuesday, everybody. Great to have you on the Mike O'Mara Show. When you go through the loss of a loved one, you have many different layers. And ultimately, something happens that you just, in my family at least, you have to laugh at. Because if you don't laugh, you cry. And it's just... It's a great release. Yes. Yes. There was a... You know, there were times that it can be in the service that's coming up on Saturday of this week. I understand that. It's the way my family rolls. We have had elderly people in my family since I was a young boy. I've been going to wakes and funerals. And, well, I did when I was real little. And then I kind of was the no-show at a lot of them. Right. I think subconsciously, I don't like to be a part of these things. It's also easy to say, I can't get the time off from work. Well, in my case, during the old days, it was actually the truth. No, no, no. And I agree because you really felt that pressure of, I can't leave. Right, right. And you know what? For young people out there, if you're in your 20s, in your early 30s, I will tell you this. Fight that. Because ultimately, if I look back and regret certain things, it's because I didn't avail myself of my family at the time when they needed me. That's the truth. I guess regrets. You do regret it. That's one of my all-time horrible ones. However, during this process, you know, she lived in a wonderful facility. And I mean she loved it. And let me pull my backdrop over. Yeah. And they loved her, it should be said. You know, there are, I know from dealing with hospitals and homes and stuff like that, there are the clients that are not liked. And they put up with them. I used to volunteer at Leisure World when I was in high school. That is the one. Oh my God. Oh my God. And to be clear, this is not the Leisure World. That's also the official nickname of my home. This is not where you volunteer. This is the Leisure World in Silver Spring, Maryland technically. Caters to an older clientele. Georgia Avenue. And it was three days a week after school. Part of your community service? Yes. Okay. For my sophomore and junior year. Right. For some of his juvenile offenses. And I remember it was one of, some of my fondest memories were in that home with the way that, and the sense of humor that these wonderful, wonderful, really strangers for me, right? Right. Had just for living life at that age. Well, you know what? The thing about my mom and one of the most gratifying things were the people at her facility, which will go nameless. You know, they were just so kind. And she did make an impression. And a lot of people shared that with me and my sister and my niece. And it was really terrific. And so when I received correspondence from the said facility, that was in a tiny little envelope. I figured, you know, this will be, I've received many nice notes from people. And it's much appreciated. I truly do. But when I received it, I figured it was the same type of thing that would be coming in. Because, you know, as far as her business affairs and all of that, that's, my sister's kind of in control of that up there. And she's taking it. So I didn't think I'd be getting anything like this. I figured it would be just what it was. And so. So you expected a sympathy note, which is, you know, to be expected, I would think. Exactly. Exactly. They deal with this a lot and they probably have a protocol and all that stuff. And to be fair, I think that this is the time to do it, especially if you're close, right? Yes, of course. Yeah. I mean, this is to get it out of the way and do that. And so I see it's got my address on it. And then up at the dated, it's dated March 22nd, 2016, a couple of days after her passing. And it's got my name and my address. And the only problem, it's sent to Fort Myers, Florida, spelled M-E-Y-E-R-S. Now, that's, look, had it happen before, can understand that. You know, hey, if you're not from this area, you know, how would you know? Well, that's a small town in Florida. That's the Jewish section, isn't it? When they spell it with an E. That's where. Fort Myers, Lansky, Florida. That's exactly what it was. But I see that it's, you know, it's super brief. And, you know, I think, but it was brief. And I thought I would share it with you right now. How nice. Okay. Dear Sandra. Oh, my God. I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of your mother on behalf of the Board of Trustees. I truly voted to have Mary. Got that one right. Oh, that's good. Part of our family, deepest sympathy. Sandra. Do you have a Sandra in your family at all? Sandra. No, it would be. From the Keys. If you're talking mother, it would either be Kathy or myself, Rob. That would be. Is Sandra a Latin name? Because I had a cousin named Sandra. Or Sandra. Sometimes you pronounce Sandra. I've known Sandras that were as white as a sheet, to be honest with you. What about Sandia? Sandia. Is that a Latin name? Sandia might be a Latin name. No, I think that is red wine with fruit in it, isn't it? Red wine. So who's Sandra? Yeah. Don't know. Not going to find out. Not going to pursue it. I know. Actually, I know who she is. She's a lady that is saying, my name's not Mike. What about? You can start the show now, for God's sake. It's the Mike O'Mara Show. You can listen to the Mike O'Mara Show at www.mikeomarashow.com. Stay tuned for an outstanding entertainment program. It's the Mike O'Mara Show. Let's get down to business. From the entertainment capital of the world. Tomorrow, you go to the district attorney, and you explain to him that my nephew's gone was yours. The DA will ask you, why you didn't say anything before? You tell him you forgot, you were rattled, make up anything you want, I don't give a s***. But it's your gun. Let's discuss my payment. That time is past. No $5,000 for you. The price is $50,000. How about your payment is you get to leave? Not enough. Oh, you think you can negotiate with me? I say the word, my nephews go to a certain motel, pay a visit to your daughter-in-law and your little granddaughter. Consider your position carefully. I got my money. Or neither of us walk out of here. You willing to die for this? Maybe I need the $50,000 more than you do. I told you, I have one of my dogs. How you manage to live so long with a mouth like that? $50,000. And the gun is yours. It's the Mike O'Mara Show. Mike O'Mara, Rob Spiwak, Oscar Santana. And now, from his office chair, here's Mike. That was a pretty riveting little piece of audio right there. What was that from? Better Call Saul and Mike Ehrmantra. Oh, God. Oh, I got to catch up. Oh, my God. You did it. This week's episode. Really awesome. Oh, no. I have it. BBR. Yay. Coming to you live from the Cappy Piper studio in the heart of our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., this is the Mike O'Mara Show. We're on the air and online. Worldwide, the Mike O'Mara Show is a daily radio show and podcast with the greatest listeners on the planet because they get it. And if you're here, you do, too. Our show today is brought to you by the sponsor that's on the printer. Oh, that means it's fresh and hot and now. Oh, how could I forget sleep number beds? Oh, baby. Nice. Come on now. Yes, siri. Sleep number. Remember, you know, we all try to be as healthy as we can. And when you're an old man like me and you have your aches and pains, there's nothing really like crawling into that sleep number bed. Incidentally, I want to thank the listener that sent me a little email that bought a sleep number bed yesterday. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Getting quality sleep is just as important to a healthy lifestyle. You know what? I'm going to slow down this commercial for a second. Okay. You know what? When I do that, I have to be better at being diligent and sharing the good news with everybody when I get a listener that purchases something that we advertise. I like that. It makes me happy. Let me see if I can do this in short order. But I do love my sleep number. You know, and my hips are killing me. I'll be honest with you. My hips are really killing me. Oh, boy. They are. Mike, can I mention something about sleep number while you find that message? Absolutely. What I didn't realize about sleep number is that it's a modular system when they were delivered to your house. So now that I'm moving into a 1840s home. Yes, a pre-Civil War home. Yeah. The hallways and the stairwell is narrow. Of course. How would I get a beautiful bed up those stairs? Well, I can, and it doesn't matter what size it is if I have a sleep number bed because it's modular. Oh, and it comes in pieces. Yes. Not two huge, massive things that won't fit up the stairs. They walk it up and build it. Fantastic. Well, I can't find it because I'm a closet case, but suffice it to say that a listener did send that to me, and I appreciate it. Sleep number beds are phenomenal. My sleep number is an 85. Carlos is a 65. Last night, my Sleep IQ score was 95, and I feel great. Shape the best sleep of your life with Sleep Number mattresses and Sleep IQ technology starting in only $1,099.98. The best money you will ever spend. No better sleep with Sleep Number. Find your Sleep Number setting only at a Sleep Number store. Find one near you by calling 800-511-0061. And don't forget to slide to the left, then slide to the right, then boogie, woogie, woogie, woogie, woogie, woogie, woogie. And tell them that Mike O'Mara sent you. I would sincerely appreciate that. Oh, yeah. Nice. Nice. Nice. That was just a little chuckle. A little chuckle. Sandra. During a very, very sad time, and I appreciate that. Did you call Kathy, and how did she react? Oh, yeah. Yeah, she laughed her ass off. Of course she did. She's been dealing with this a lot more than I have, as usual. And so, yeah. And then I read online the obit, and I won't tell you where the obit was, but when I read the obit, they said it passed away on Thursday, March 18th. I said, that's okay, even though it's Friday! Get the day right. Little details that you do. People don't give a rat's ass, frankly. No. They don't. It's not their person, you know? So that's the way it goes. Have you seen a movie, and it's buried in HBO these days, or Cinemax, or Showtime? It's called Eulogy. No. No. Who's in it? I stumbled onto that. I think Hank Azaria and Chloe. Oh, wow. I love Hank Azaria. Yeah, but he really doesn't say no to any projects. Zooey Deschanel. But Huff was one of the best shows on TV, and it got canceled. And why they canceled it, I'll never understand. Ray Romano.

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